Mr. Bradshaw took a liking to Manley’s handsome features and impeccable

manners. “Manley, it’s been a while. You should come over for a cup of coffee

sometime.”

“Sure!” Manley replied with a light smile.

Mr. Scott was pleased to see Manley’s composure and was about to speak

when someone called out, “Manley Scott!”

Manley turned to see Lance approaching, his smile fading slightly, expecting an

apology. His voice turned cold, “What do you want?”

Lance had changed into fresh clothes, but his face was still marred by two

missing teeth, giving him an awkward appearance. His face was flushed with

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embarrassment as he stared at Manley, too scared to speak, yet feeling he

couldn’t remain silent.

Jonathan’s threatening words echoed in his mind; if he didn’t follow his

instructions, his whole family would suffer the consequences.

Lance’s hesitation and conflicted gaze, Manley’s brow

“What’s the matter?”

to the wind, Lance blurted out

crowd fell silent, as if someone had hit the pause button on the

minute, there was

face slowly turned a shade of dark

Manley, his speech whistling

I really like you.

him clearly,

family’s young master likes

“Who would’ve thought!”

so handsome, such

very same people who had been praising Manley

Bradshaw,

had he

and his daughter wasn’t

Scott’s face turned sour as he glared at

now. You’re going

Australia!”

“I’ll explain later!”

teeth and, grabbing Lance, started

“Manley—”

one more word, and

went pale, his whole body trembling, and

another word.

of the banquet

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